Description
A crispy and flavorful Chicken Caesar Wrap featuring breaded and fried chicken breasts wrapped in a tortilla with fresh romaine lettuce and homemade Caesar dressing. This easy-to-make wrap balances crunchy textures with creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying chicken
Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayo
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps anchovy paste
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 4 large 12″ tortillas or burritos
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts evenly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- Prepare breading stations: Place the flour in a shallow dish, beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish, and put the Italian breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish for easy dredging.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally press it into the breadcrumbs, ensuring a thorough and even coating.
- Heat the oil: Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for frying the chicken to a golden crisp.
- Fry the chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts carefully into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes.
- Make the Caesar dressing: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and anchovy paste. Fold in mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out each tortilla flat and spread a generous amount of Caesar dressing over its surface. Add a layer of chopped romaine lettuce, then slices of fried chicken, and sprinkle additional grated Parmesan on top.
- Roll the wraps: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly around the fillings to secure all ingredients inside.
- Sear the wraps: Heat a pan on high heat and quickly sear each wrap for about 1 minute per side to warm through and add a slight crisp to the tortillas. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the breaded chicken breasts instead of frying.
- Anchovy paste provides authentic Caesar flavor but can be omitted or substituted with capers for a milder taste.
- Use fresh romaine lettuce to ensure a crisp texture inside the wrap.
- Wraps can be prepared in advance and refrigerated; reheat briefly before serving for best results.
- Adjust the amount of dressing according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Wrap, breaded chicken wrap, Caesar dressing wrap, crispy chicken wrap, easy chicken lunch
